2011 AFC Championship: Pittsburgh Steelers defeat New York Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New York Jets, 24-19, in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) and wide receiver Hines Ward celebrate after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, left, congratulates Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin after the Steelers beat the Jets 24-19 in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu celebrates after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward celebrates with fans after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Flozell Adams hugs quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after the Steelers' 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley celebrates with fans after the Steelers' 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) runs away from New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace (97) and cornerback Drew Coleman (30) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez walks dejectedly off the field during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers won 24-19 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) crosses the goal line on a 2-yard touchdown run against the New York Jets during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, right, talks to his players before the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is tackled n the end zone by the New York Jets for a safety during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) beats New York Jets linebacker Josh Mauga (58) and defensive tackle Sione Pouha (91) on a 2-yard touchdown run against the New York Jets during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, right, breaks up a pass for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks to the sidelines during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Jets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Jets place kicker Nick Folk (2) watches his 42-yard field goal with holder Steve Weatherford (9) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez tries to keep warm on the sidelines during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (81) is brought down by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman, right, is brought down by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) and safety Brodney Pool (22) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez lies on the field after being knocked down in the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) holds his arm as he leaves the field during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall runs against the New York Jets during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on form the sidelines during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Jets n Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) celebrates after a 45-yard touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) and New York Jets safety Eric Smith (33) battle for a pass during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez fires a pass during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey is helped off the field during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Jets in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) is stopped by New York Jets linebacker David Harris (52) and defensive end Shaun Ellis during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez avoids the rush by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton (98) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Shaun Suisham (6) celebrates his 20-yard field goal against the New York Jets during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) tumbles into the end zone after a 45-yard touchdown reception against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark (25) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes, top, is lifted by his teammates after a 45-yard touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Keyaron Fox celebrates after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (89) fights off Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley celebrates with fans after a 24-19 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. The Steelers advance to the Super Bowl to face the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mewelde Moore (21) after a pass reception during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

New York Jets linebacker Josh Mauga celebrates after a safety against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is tackled in the end zone by the New York Jets for a safety during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez questions a call during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mewelde Moore (21) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) hands off to running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

iPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)